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Van drivers risk sat nav fines and penalty points

Mark Moran
04 March 2022
93% of van drivers use a sat nav

 

Almost half of van drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence as a result of using a satellite navigation app on their smartphone.

A study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles of 1,000 UK van drivers found 46% use an app on their smartphone, but may be at risk of breaking the law following the introduction of new rules in January 2022.

The law now states it is illegal to touch your device. This rule is designed to prevent a loophole that allowed taking photos or...

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